Forced to hide her true self, Joe Horras’ transgender daughter struggled with depression and anxiety until three years ago when she began gender-affirming treatment. The U.S. Supreme Court's decision allowing Idaho to enforce its ban on such care for minors has left families like Horras' in a state of uncertainty. The law subjects physicians to up to 10 years in prison for providing gender-affirming care to individuals under 18.
At least 24 states have adopted similar bans on gender-affirming care for minors, with 20 states currently enforcing them. The recent ruling marks the first time the U.S. Supreme Court has addressed this issue, opting not to rule on the ban's constitutionality but rather on the enforcement of the law while legal challenges proceed.
